Crafting with preschoolers can be a delightful way to bond and create lasting memories. Here are 21 fun and simple craft ideas that will not only engage your little ones but also celebrate the special love within your family.
1. Cardboard Tube Family
Gather those empty toilet paper rolls and transform them into adorable family members. My little ones love decorating each tube with markers and fabric scraps to represent everyone in our household.
May just do the trick:
- Assorted Fabric Scraps Bundle: Enhance your crafts with vibrant fabric scraps, perfect for customizing your cardboard tube family.
- Colorful Marker Set: Bring your cardboard tube family to life with this vibrant, non-toxic marker set.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Ensure your fabric and decorations stick securely with child-safe craft glue.
2. DIY Family Mobile
Craft a hanging family mobile with paper cutouts of family members and pets. It’s a charming addition to any child’s room, and my kids love watching it twirl.
A few suggestions:
- Wooden Embroidery Hoop: Use a wooden embroidery hoop to provide sturdy support for your charming family mobile.
- Colorful Cardstock Paper: Choose colorful cardstock for vibrant cutouts of family members and pets in your mobile.
- Twine String: Hang your paper cutouts securely with durable twine string, enhancing the mobile’s overall charm.
3. Handprint Family Tree
Using colorful paints, create a family tree by stamping your preschooler’s handprints as leaves. This is always a hit in my studio, and each child loves seeing their handprints grow into a beautiful tree.
You might like:
- Non-Toxic Washable Kids Paint Set: Choose vibrant, safe paints for your child’s creative handprint tree. Perfect for little artists!
- Stretched Canvas Panels: Provide a sturdy and professional base for your handprint masterpiece. Easy to display afterwards!
- Mini Wooden Tabletop Easel: Display your child’s handprint tree proudly with a charming tabletop easel. Perfect for home decor.
4. Family-Themed Playdough Mats
Create mats with outlines of family members and let preschoolers use playdough to fill in clothes and features. It’s a great way to blend creativity with tactile play.
You might give these a try:
- Playdough Set: Enhance creativity with colorful playdough, perfect for crafting family-themed designs on mats.
- Laminated Playdough Mats: Get durable, reusable mats that are ideal for playdough crafting and easy cleanup.
- Child-Safe Craft Tools: Engage young artists with safe tools designed for cutting and shaping playdough creations.
5. Family Tree Wall Art
Craft a family tree using scrapbook paper and adhesive. It’s a delightful wall feature that my kids love to update with new family photos.
Some ideas to consider:
- Scrapbook Paper Pad: Discover vibrant scrapbook paper for crafting a beautiful family tree with your kids.
- Adhesive Tape: Securely attach photos and paper leaves with easy-to-use adhesive tape.
- Wooden Picture Frames: Display family photos elegantly in charming wooden frames for a personal touch.
6. Family-Themed Story Stones
Paint small stones with images of family activities or places. We love using these story stones for bedtime tales, sparking imagination and laughter.
Products that could assist:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Create vibrant, long-lasting designs on stones with premium acrylic paints. Ignite your creativity today!
- Smooth Craft Stones: Easily design on ultra-smooth stones perfect for crafting unique family-themed story stones.
- Fine Detail Paint Brushes: Achieve intricate details on your story stones with high-quality fine tip paint brushes.
7. Painted Rock Family
Paint rocks to resemble each family member and place them in the garden. Our rock family makes for a unique outdoor display that never fails to charm visitors.
A few helpful options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Bring your rock family to life with vibrant colors—perfect for outdoor durability.
- Smooth River Rocks: Start your project with these ideal, smooth stones ready for painting.
- Outdoor Sealer Spray: Protect your painted rocks from weather with a clear, durable sealer.
8. Egg Carton Family Faces
Cut egg cartons to make family faces, painting them to match each member. My kids find it hilarious to create exaggerated features and expressions.
Explore these options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Get creative with vibrant colors and bring your egg carton faces to life with ease.
- Paint Brushes Variety Pack: Choose the right brush for every tiny detail and create expressive family features.
- Googly Eyes Pack: Add a touch of fun with googly eyes, making your family faces even more hilarious.
9. Family Portrait Plates
Using ceramic paint, let your child draw a family portrait on a plate. These portrait plates make for a beautiful display or a special dinner set.
Some handy options:
- Ceramic Paint Set: Unleash your child’s creativity with vibrant ceramic paints perfect for unique family portrait plates.
- Plain Ceramic Plates: Get started by selecting plain ceramic plates perfect for personalized family art creations.
- Fine Tip Paint Brushes: Ensure detailed artwork with fine-tip brushes, making family portraits more vivid and expressive.
10. DIY Family Puzzle
Print a family photo and glue it onto cardboard to create a homemade puzzle. Cutting it into pieces, my family and I enjoy piecing it back together over and over.
Try these:
- Blank Puzzle Boards for DIY Crafts: Create personalized puzzles easily with sturdy blank boards. Unleash your family’s creativity today!
- Decoupage Glue for Paper Crafts: Securely attach photos with decoupage glue that dries clear. Perfect for long-lasting puzzle fun!
- Precision Craft Knife Set: Achieve clean, precise cuts with a craft knife set. Enhance your DIY puzzle-making experience!
11. Family Collage
Collect old magazines and cut out images to create a family collage. It’s a fun way for us to talk about what each family member loves and enjoys.
Useful items to consider:
- Child-Safe Scissors: Ensure a safe and fun crafting experience for your kids with child-safe scissors.
- Colorful Craft Paper: Add vibrant colors to your collage with a variety of craft papers. Perfect for creativity!
- Glue Sticks: Keep your collage intact with easy-to-use and mess-free glue sticks for all ages.
12. Family Silhouette Art
Trace and cut out each family member’s silhouette to create a striking wall piece. These silhouettes are a classic way to celebrate our unique profiles.
Give these a look:
- Silhouette Portrait Paper: Get high-quality paper for perfect silhouette cutouts. Capture every detail of your family’s profile.
- Craft Scissors Set: Choose precision scissors for clean silhouette cutouts. Enhance your crafting experience effortlessly.
- Wooden Picture Frame: Frame your silhouette art beautifully. Elevate the look with this stylish wooden frame.
13. Family Portrait Tote Bags
Let your preschooler paint a family portrait on a tote bag. It’s a perfect keepsake that I often use for grocery shopping, sparking conversations everywhere I go!
Check these products out:
- Blank Canvas Tote Bags: Purchase blank canvas tote bags for your child to paint unique family portraits on.
- Fabric Paints Set: Choose vibrant fabric paints to let your preschooler’s creativity shine on tote bags.
- Children’s Paintbrush Set: Equip your child with a set of quality paintbrushes for detailed painting on fabric.
14. Family-Themed Wind Chimes
Craft wind chimes from recycled materials and decorate with family symbols. The gentle sounds remind us of the fun day crafting together.
These products might be useful:
- Assorted Wooden Beads: Enhance your wind chimes with colorful beads. Create beautiful, unique designs with your family.
- Nylon Craft Cord: Secure your wind chime elements with sturdy, flexible cord. Perfect for easy crafting with kids.
- Acrylic Craft Paint Set: Add vibrant colors to your wind chimes. Personalize with family symbols and handprints easily.
15. Family Story Book
Create a simple story book where each page tells a different family tale. My kids love illustrating their adventures, making this a treasured keepsake.
Items that may come in handy:
- Blank Story Books for Kids: Encourage creativity by letting your child illustrate and write their own adventures. Perfect keepsake!
- Illustration Markers Set: Bring your stories to life with vibrant colors. Ideal for little illustrators and their creativity.
- Family Memory Scrapbook: Collect family tales and memories in a beautifully crafted scrapbook. Cherish forever!
16. Footprint Pathway
Create a pathway of painted footprints through the garden or a room. It’s a whimsical way to mark our journey together as a family.
Possibly handy products:
- Washable Finger Paint Set: Unleash creativity with washable finger paints perfect for creating colorful footprint pathways at home.
- Craft Paper Roll: Lay down craft paper rolls for easy cleanup and a perfect canvas for your footprint masterpieces.
- Child-Safe Paint Brushes: Ensure smooth application with child-safe paint brushes, ideal for intricate footprint and handprint art.
